Nissan Skyline R32 GTR: RB26DETT 2.6L Inline 6, 280hp at 6800rpm, although it was actually approximately 320hp.

Great car, a bit expensive though for its age. Reliable, the engine is capable of up to 500hp...not sure about reliability up there though. Great looks, great stock performance, great AWD car...and if you want a RWD R32 you can get an RB20DET powered GTS-T.

Design based on the Porsche 959



Toyota Supra JZA80 TT: 2JZ-GTE 3.0L Inline 6, 276hp for the JDM ver. For the USDM ver 320hp @ 5600rpm. Great car, same HP as the Skyline, a bit on the heavy side. RB26 is smaller and capable of the same power as the 2JZ, capable of great HP with stock rotating assembly. Great looks, great stock performance, and RWD for the drifting enthusiasts.

Design based partly on the Ferrari F40



Mazda RX7 FD3S TT: 13B-REW 1.3L Rotary Engine, tons of models like the skyline including Type R1, R2, RS, RZ, Spirit R. s6 92'-95' 230hp, s7 96'-98' 240hp, s8 99'-02' Type RS had 276 hp although it was rated at 290-308hp. Type RZ included all the features of the RS but at a lighter weight. At last the Spirit R, Type A has a 5-speed and is the best of the 3, Type B is a 2+2 and also has a 5-speed, Type C is also a 2+2 but its a 4speed automatic.

Like the Skyline the FD3S has many many models but they are easier to get IMO than the Skyline models as most of the R32s you'll find are GTRs or GTS-Ts. The RX7 is by far the sexiest design of the 3, and the pop up heads are just amazing, but If you feel like switching them out for some sweet projectors you can. The car has amazing performance stock, and its also RWD. Not too sure what its design was based apon.



Anyway, I hope that helped you.

well i owned a R32 GT-R and it was awesome!! i currently own a R33 GTS-T for my wife and sold my GT-R........and bought a FD. I would drive my FD over the skylines any day!!



still have not driven a supra.

Why is the Fairlady Z (300ZX) not on your list???

doesn't really like it's design https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...R#>/unsure.gif

I don't know why everyone points out that an RX-7 is unreliable. It really is reliable. The only problem is the driver. Some of them always seem to dog the crap out of it. Honestly, if you think that lasting 100k miles isn't reliable, then you should just get a Honda. If you dog on any sports car they are bound to break.



That's the only reason that the engine seems to get worn down, and a lot of the time they forget to redline in order to get rid of the carbon built up in the engine!!!!

what do you mean?

gday guys

this is my first post im from australia.

im about to get an fd (2 weeks)

but i have also owned an r32 gtr and a supra tt6.



they were both great very roomy and very very fast (both had over 350kw/500hp at the wheels)

what ever u choose would be awesome.



cheers

Up here in Canada you see Skylines left and right. I'm a current owner of an R32 and love it! I have an FD on its way from Japan and my buddy has a MKIV Supra coming from there as well. So once they get here I'll let you guys know my vote https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif

im from new zealand, and have a 96 type-RS FD.

skylines are EVERYWHERE here. I dont like them at all. They are big, heavy, very ugly and cheap. The back of them is hidious, horrible even...im sure they are good cars but they are just plain ugly in my eyes, they look like someone got a square bit of wood, slightly shaped the front - did nothing to the back and called it a skyline...UGLY!!!



Supra would be my second choice (rx7 first) and lastly the ugly skyline..



I can understand how other countries can think they are something more special then they are as people always want what they cant get, and hold it in higher regard since it is not easily accessible.., well over here they are easy to get, i agree they can be made to be great /have great potential but they really are nothing special stock..like i said i agree they have massive potential -- but thats it, its potential, they arnt great right off the bat like the FD.



as far as redlining to get rid of carbon in a rotary goes -- rotary engines build up carbon which can lead to premature engine failure or seize the engine up. it is common thought that if you redline your rotary once in awhile it is said to help reduce the buildup of carbon increasing engine life.

+111111111 FD3S